Editorials

Education, work can fight poverty

One of the most destructive myths of the modern left is the idea that much of life is…

Editorials

Debates are vital in primary races

Here’s hoping Steve Deace’s column for RealClearPolitics last week is correct — that the GOP really will pick…

Editorials

Licensing schemes don’t raise quality

The strongest argument for occupation licensing — for everything from hairdressers to interior designers — is that it…

Editorials

Transparency could fix grade inflation

A good compromise is rare, but not impossible. Texas students, parents and employers probably have some vague idea…

Editorials

GOP can also claim Springsteen’s songs

Here’s an appropriate topic for a Friday — the Boss. A fresh look at Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 hit,…

Editorials

Third Amendment needs our love, too

We’ve said it before — the Third Amendment gets no love. We’re all about the Second Amendment, of…

Editorials

Iran hasn’t earned ‘benefit of doubt’

Secretary of State John Kerry is apparently serious when he asks “for the benefit of the doubt” on…

Editorials

We’ll never agree on what is ‘fair’

The problem with a recent essay from economist Mark Thoma for CBS Moneywatch is evident in the title:…

Editorials

Freedom for Texas was hard-fought

San Antonio and state of Texas team for Alamo makeover plan The other states just don’t get it.…

Editorials

Senators are right about racing rules

The Senate Finance Committee has it right — the Texas Racing Commission has gone rogue and must be…